“We Changed History”: Bodybuilder With Down Syndrome Takes a Look Back at First Win, Mesmerizes Fans With “Huge Imprint to the Sport”

Canadian bodybuilder Kyle Landi became an inspiration for bodybuilding enthusiasts across the globe. However, Landi didn’t earn his fame because he became he won a Mr. Olympia title. Instead, Landi became a symbol of perseverance to anyone looking to make positive changes in their life.

The competitive bodybuilder was born with Down syndrome and a congenital heart defect. However, these disadvantages didn’t stop Landi from becoming the first Canadian bodybuilder with Down Syndrome to compete. Earlier, the 24-year-old bodybuilding sensation reminisced about his first victory.

“The night we changed history @puremuscle.championships 2023. Thank you to @big.3.media for capturing these moments for us,” wrote the competitor in his social media post. The first photograph captured a victorious Landi raising his arm triumphantly with a trophy in the other and a medal around his neck.

The bodybuilder uploaded memorable moments from that fateful night when the bodybuilding elites joined him on stage. Kyle Landi shared the stage with fellow Canadian bodybuilding veteran Antoine Vaillant. Another young sensation of the sport, Quinton ‘Quint Beastwood’ Eriya, also posed with Landi.

However, posing with Arnold Classic champion and Mr. Olympia Bronze medalist Nick Walker must’ve been the highlight of the guest posing session. Fans commented on Landi’s post, saying that he continues to be an inspiration to everyone.

Fans thanked the bodybuilder for elevating the sport

The fact that the bodybuilder with Down Syndrome has garnered an international fanbase was apparent from the first comment. “A lot of love and respect from Romania,” commented one fan. “Absolutely outstanding! Making a huge imprint to the sport,” wrote one fan. Others left similar comments.

“Congrats man you are such an inspiration,” a second fan commented. “Bro dominates all,” wrote one fan, proclaiming Landi to be even better than Nick ‘The Muntant’ Walker. Meanwhile, one enthusiast included Landi among the elites. “Everyone on that stage is a legend. No one understands how committed you have to be to be in top shape,” the fan wrote.

Although Kyle Landi was born with not two incurable conditions, he beat the odds and became a bodybuilding icon. The fans couldn’t help but be in awe of what the bodybuilder has accomplished.